AT A GLANCE
- Guiuan in Eastern Samar registered a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (℃) on Sunday, April 16, the highest recorded value since March 1, 2023.
- Seven stations registered heat indexes within dangerous level on Monday, April 17. These are Dauis, Bohol (44℃); Roxas City, Capiz (44℃); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (43℃); Catarman, Northern Samar (42℃); Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte (42℃); Masbate City, Masbate (42℃); and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (42℃).
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Guiuan in Eastern Samar registered a heat index of 49 degrees Celsius (℃) on Sunday, April 16, the highest recorded value since March 1, 2023.
The heat index in the area reached 49℃ around 11 a.m., Sunday, April 16.
According to PAGASA, a heat index between 42℃ and 51℃ would be considered within “danger level,” as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible.
It added that continued activity could lead to heat stroke.
Graphics courtesy of PAGASA
Meanwhile, seven stations registered heat indexes at danger level on Monday, April 17.
These are Dauis, Bohol (44℃); Roxas City, Capiz (44℃); Dagupan City, Pangasinan (43℃); Catarman, Northern Samar (42℃); Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte (42℃); Masbate City, Masbate (42℃); and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (42℃).
In the next 24 hours, the easterlies or the warm air coming from the Pacific Ocean will continue to be the dominant weather system in the country.
PAGASA said partly cloudy to cloudy weather with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over most of the country.
Although the hot and humid weather is expected to continue, PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant as there can be flooding or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Sudden heavy rains, lightning, thunder, gusts of wind, and sometimes hail, often accompany severe thunderstorms.
